Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkb:Society_of_Arts |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Industrial Revolution
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1730-08-12
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Thomas_Wedgwood
gptkb:John_Wedgwood gptkb:Richard_Wedgwood_II Josiah_Wedgwood_II |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Developed stoneware
Introduced new glazing techniques Innovated pottery techniques Pioneered marketing of pottery Promoted the use of coal in pottery Standardized pottery production |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1795-01-03
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| gptkbp:education |
Apprenticeship in pottery
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Wedgwood_Company
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Richard Wedgwood
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| gptkbp:influence |
Industrial design
Artistic movements in ceramics Cultural heritage of pottery Global pottery industry Consumer goods production Marketing strategies in crafts British_craftsmanship |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Josiah_Wedgwood
Ceramics industry |
| gptkbp:inventor |
Improved kiln designs
Created new types of clay Developed transfer printing New methods of decoration |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Pottery
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on modern ceramics
Established Wedgwood brand Innovative designs in pottery |
| gptkbp:nationality |
British
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| gptkbp:notableWorks |
gptkb:Queen's_Ware
gptkb:Creamware Jasperware Black Basalt |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Potter
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| gptkbp:residence |
Burslem
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Sarah_Wedgwood
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